We've done this recently. We were concerned about it too but found thatits easy!

Go for a scanner that provides a "keyboard wedge" interface. Basically,then the "scan" is entered just as if someone typed the bar code into thekeyboard.

The only thing to watch out for is that there are different types of barcode format. So you have to make sure you get a bar code scanner thatsupports the particular bar code format you want/need to use and that thescanner is configured to read that particular code. Most scanners (evencheap ones) support multiple (most if not all) bar code formats and providesome mechanism to configure for a particular code and then test for thatcode. This can seem a bit daunting but shouldn't be as the scanner usermanual should provide clear instructions on what you need to do to configurethe unit.

Thanks, Rolf! This is a fantastic program (which should be included in VEE,I think) I can't wait to try it, I use the old one all the time. I hopethat I don't have to redefine all the colours though...:o)

I've updated my "VEE Colorizer" tool which which changes the color ofVEE'detail view objects depending on their type; see the attached file.The program is Free Software, licensed under the GPL.

Version 1.0.0 is now a plain .exe file which runs out-of-the-box in aconsole window.

The program is written in Perl from www.cpan.org. It was then convertedto C using the "perlcc" converter from the Perl package, and compiled into an Win32 .exe usingMS Visual C++ .NET (but any other C compiler should do). There is noneed for installing Perl unless you want to change something.

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Thanks, Rolf! This is a fantastic program (which should be included in VEE,I think) I can't wait to try it, I use the old one all the time. I hopethat I don't have to redefine all the colours though...:o)

I've updated my "VEE Colorizer" tool which which changes the color ofVEE'detail view objects depending on their type; see the attached file.The program is Free Software, licensed under the GPL.

Version 1.0.0 is now a plain .exe file which runs out-of-the-box in aconsole window.

The program is written in Perl from www.cpan.org. It was then convertedto C using the "perlcc" converter from the Perl package, and compiled into an Win32 .exe usingMS Visual C++ .NET (but any other C compiler should do). There is noneed for installing Perl unless you want to change something.

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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN"><HTML><HEAD><META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"><META NAME="Generator" CONTENT="MS Exchange Server version 5.5.2653.12"><TITLE>RE: [vrf] BarCode reader integration</TITLE></HEAD><BODY><P><FONT SIZE=2>We have been using bar code scanners in manufacturing for years. Our scanners emulate the keyboard input i.e. there are two cables coming off of the scanner that plug inline to the key board. In my VEE application I use a message box to prompt the operator to enter the serial number of the unit under test. They can scan it or type it in. We are using PSC scanners model number 5317HP3442. They support multiple bar code formats and are easily programmed through a page of barcodes supplied by the manufacture.</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>Hope this helps</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Ross</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>-----Original Message-----</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>From: Willie Kiely [<A HREF="mailto:Willie.Kiely@bourns.com">mailto:Willie.Kiely@bourns.com</A>]</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 10:51 AM</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>To: VRF</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Subject: [vrf] BarCode reader integration</FONT></P><BR><P><FONT SIZE=2>I have been requested to add barcode reader functionality to a program I</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>have.</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>I have no experience with using/interfacing with readers, and would like to</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>know the most effective way to use.....as a keyboard emulator, using a text</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>prompt, or polling a serial port for the reader.</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>I would appreciate advice from anyone who has integrated into their program.</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>Regards,</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>-----Original Message-----</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>From: Schlieker, Reiner [<A HREF="mailto:reiner.schlieker@siemens.com">mailto:reiner.schlieker@siemens.com</A>]</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Sent: 04 March 2004 14:42</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>To: VRF</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Subject: [vrf] RE: VEE Colorizer for better Detail View readability</FONT></P><BR><P><FONT SIZE=2>Thanks, Rolf! This is a fantastic program (which should be included in VEE,</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>I think) I can't wait to try it, I use the old one all the time. I hope</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>that I don't have to redefine all the colours though...:o)</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>_____________________________________</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Reiner Schlieker</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Test Equipment Designer</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc.</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Phone: (705) 740-7553</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Fax: (705) 740-7692</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Email: reiner.schlieker@siemens.com</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Web: www.siemens-milltronics.com</FONT></P><BR><P><FONT SIZE=2>-----Original Message-----</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>From: Rolf Eichenseher [<A HREF="mailto:Rolf.Eichenseher@porsche.de">mailto:Rolf.Eichenseher@porsche.de</A>]</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 4:54 AM</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>To: VRF</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>Subject: [vrf] VEE Colorizer for better Detail View readability</FONT></P><BR><P><FONT SIZE=2>Hi all, </FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>I've updated my "VEE Colorizer" tool which which changes the color of</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>VEE'detail view objects depending on their type; see the attached file.</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>The program is Free Software, licensed under the GPL.</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>Version 1.0.0 is now a plain .exe file which runs out-of-the-box in a</FONT><BR><FONT SIZE=2>console window.</FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE=2>The program is written in Perl from www.cpan.org. 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